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Laurent Abergel terminates Lorient contract, set to join Nice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Laurent Abergel terminates Lorient contract, set to join Nice
Summary

Laurent Abergel has mutually terminated his contract with FC Lorient, confirmed by the club. The 33-year-old midfielder had three years remaining on his deal but quickly reached an agreement to leave after Nice expressed interest in signing him. He is expected to travel to Nice to finalize the transfer and has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the club. The move marks a significant shift for Abergel, who is eager to join Nice, also known as Le Gym, following the resolution of his contract with Lorient.

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  • •Abergel is 33 years old and played for Lorient.
  • •Lorient confirmed the contract termination today.
  • •Abergel is expected to sign with Nice soon.
  • •He has reached an agreement on personal terms with Nice.
  • •Nice is commonly referred to as Le Gym.
Latest Updates
  • 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Laurent Abergel completes OGC Nice move
  • 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Laurent Abergel set to join Nice after surprise Lorient contract termination
What they're saying
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OGC Nice have confirmed the arrival of Laurent Abergel (33). The midfielder has joined on a free transfer following the termination of his contract at FC Lorient.At Nice, Abergel will reunite with Oli...

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FC Lorient have confirmed that Laurent Abergel (33) has terminated his contract with the club after reaching a mutual agreement. This is despite the midfielder having 3 years left on his current contr...

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